4. Where do we obtain the data from?
UDI collects necessary information from you as an applicant for a residence permit or someone with another case being processed by UDI. You are required to assist in clarifying your identity and have a duty to provide information that may be relevant to your case (see Section 83 of the Immigration Act and Section 29 of the Nationality Act).
If necessary, UDI may also collect information from other agencies. To avoid you having to provide the same information to multiple public authorities, we may, among other things, collect information from:
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The Norwegian Tax Administration, the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV), the State Educational Loan Fund, the child welfare services, or the police
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The National Population Register and the Contact and Reservation Register where applicable
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The Brønnøysund Register Centre regarding the name of your declared employer and place of study
We also collect information from publicly available sources, such as websites and social media.